Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
Uniting for positive change
More than 70 representatives from local councils, government agencies, Traditional Owner corporations, Landcare, research and environment bodies and community groups have joined forces to identify nature and climate positive opportunities for the Corangamite region.
New guide for healthy hectares
A free, easy reference guide was released in Colac to help small landholders create productive and environmentally sustainable properties.
Lake’s water release continues
Authorities have released about 1800 megalitres from Lake Colac over the past six weeks, as the Lough Calvert Drainage Scheme continues.
Lake Colac salinity flowing into river
Authorities are keeping a close watch on how high salinity levels in overflow water from Lake Colac are impacting on the Barwon River.
CCMA welcomes a new leader
A Colac environment authority will have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke to become the chief executive officer of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.
‘Conservative’ release from lake
Authorities say they are releasing “a very conservative” amount of water from Lake Colac through the Lough Calvert Drainage Scheme.
Let it flow: Floodgates to open in weeks
Authorities will release water from Lake Colac in a fortnight for the first time in almost 30 years, as the lake’s water level continues to rise.
Special milestone for water watchers
A community water monitoring program has celebrated 30 years in the Colac district.